1. Unit 2 The U.S. Constitution
Introduction

2. The Sections of the Constitution
Preamble: explains why the Articles of Confederation were replaced, it also list six goals of our government (Intro)
Articles: Describe the structure of the government (Articles I-VII)
Amendments: Additions or changes to the Constitution (Amendments I-XXVII)

3. Principles of the Constitution
The Framers of the Constitution embraced 5 key principles:
Popular sovereignty
Rule of law
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Federalism

4. Amending the Constitution
Article V explains the process for amending the Constitution
Step #1—Proposing Amendments
a. Method #1—2/3 of the members of both houses vote to propose an amendment
b. Method #2—national convention requested by 2/3 of the state legislatures vote to propose an amendment
Step #2—Ratification
a. Method #1—3/4 of the state legislatures vote to approve
b. Method #2—3/4 of a vote in state conventions vote to approve